About Gustaf Mattsson
Lived 1893 – 1977 (aged 83). Gustaf Mattsson was a Swedish athletics competitor.
Gustaf Isidor Mattsson (8 September 1893 – 15 January 1977) was a Swedish long-distance runner. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 3,000 m steeplechase and 8,000 m cross-country events and finished in fourth and tenth place, respectively. His tenth place earned him a bronze medal with the Swedish team.
Mattsson competed over distances ranging from 3,000 m to marathon and won three Swedish titles over 20 km on the road. He was a businessman by trade.
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Who was Gustaf Mattsson?
Swedish long-distance runner
When was Gustaf Mattsson born?
Gustaf Mattsson was born on 8 September 1893 in Uppsala.
When did Gustaf Mattsson die?
Gustaf Mattsson died on 15 January 1977 in Sundbyberg Municipality.
What was Gustaf Mattsson's occupation?
Gustaf Mattsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Gustaf Mattsson?
Gustaf Mattsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustaf Mattsson. https://biography.guide/gustaf-mattsson/
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